Conde B. McCullough's Oregon Bridges: A Typological Study of the Designs and the Preservation of His Legacy
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Date
2009-06
Authors
Glanville, Abigail M., 1980-
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University of Oregon
Abstract
Oregon is recognized nationally for its collection of bridges designed by
innovative civil engineer Conde B. McCullough in the 1920s and 1930s. His concern for
aesthetic value fostered bridge designs that are unique in their architectural details and
enhance their natural surroundings. Unfortunately, several of McCullough's bridges have
deteriorated with age requiring the Oregon Department of Transportation to devise
solutions which keep these bridges safe for public use and at the same time retain their
historic quality. The purpose of this thesis project was to develop a typological study of
his bridge designs, investigate the results of strategies applied to maintain them, and
provide an analysis of the extent to which they sustain the historic integrity of structures
they were applied to. It is hoped this study will help inform future decisions made
regarding the effective preservation of McCullough's legacy.
Description
xiv, 133 p. : ill. (some col.), maps. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number.
Keywords
McCullough, Conde B. (Conde Balcom), 1887-1946, Bridges -- Oregon -- Design and construction